Classic, not clichéd

Not all classic itineraries are created equal... At InsideBurma we pride ourselves on being able to take you to the classic destinations, but revealing them to you in such a way that you feel you've made a unique discovery, not been herded with the tourist masses.

The InsideBurma twist!

Let us add an extra special twist to your holiday with our range of unique experiences, whether it's learning to fish with an Inthar family on Inle Lake or exploring Yangon's colonial heritage we'll find the perfect thing to match your interests.

Bagan Lodge

Bagan, Superior

The Bagan Lodge is a wonderful accommodation choice, located midway between the small towns of Old and New Bagan. The lobby overlooks the pleasant central pool and restaurant, with unique tent-roofed bungalows spread throughout the landscaped grounds. Each semi-detached bungalow offers a cool and shady retreat from the heat of the Bagan plain, with a large bathroom and a comfortable safari-themed décor. The hotel is surrounded by the pagodas and stupas that dot the plain, and is a great base from which to explore on foot, by bike or with your guide.

Chatrium Hotel

Yangon, Superior

Located across the road from Kandawgyi Lake, the Thai-owned Chatrium Hotel is one of Yangon's finest international-standard properties. Set around a pleasant, palm-fringed swimming pool, the comfortable guest rooms are spacious and well-designed. A range of pleasant dining options are available, with a great buffet breakfast on offer each morning.

Hotel Pyin Oo Lwin

Pyin Oo Lwin, Moderate

For visitors to the former colonial hill station town of Pyin Oo Lwin, this quaint hotel offers an excellent array of modern amenities combined with a large dose of local charm. Located next to the National Botanical Gardens, and within walking distance of his vibrant town's main attractions, Hotel Pyin Oo Lwin features 36 rooms and suites, all with LCD TVs and complimentary wifi plus a swimming pool. And after a day exploring the 'City of Flowers', guests can unwind in front of the fireplace in The Lounge, or enjoy a lovely meal at the restaurant.

Hotel Zwekabin

Hpa An, Moderate

In the remote Hpa An region the Hotel Zwekabin appears somewhat of an anomaly, resembling an upmarket resort set amongst the rice paddies and limestone peaks. Service and finish leave something to be desired, with power and hot water a little unpredictable, but this is comfortably the best option in the area, just a short drive from downtown Hpa An.

Hotel by the Red Canal

Mandalay, Superior

The Hotel by The Red Canal breathes fresh life in to the Mandalay accommodation scene, offering a small, boutique property in the heart of the city. Utilizing the local culture as its inspiration, each of the property's 25 suites are custom designed with elements such as mother-of-pearl, marble and hilltribe textiles. A gourmet bistro, swimming pool and holistic spa provide guests with a delightful sense of elegance and refinement.

Popa Mountain Resort

Mt Popa, Superior

Perched on a mountainside on the outskirts of Bagan, Popa Mountain Resort is an inviting eco-friendly hotel in one of the country's most enviable settings. The property overlooks Mount Popa, an important pilgrimage destination for the Burmese people, and its teak wood villas blend in harmoniously with the natural surroundings. With an onsite golf course, and swimming pool the Popa Mountain Resort is an ideal location for a relaxing night or two.

Rupar Mandalar Resort

Mandalay, Superior

Rupar Mandalar Resort is a delightful addition to the Mandalay hotel scene. An oasis of cool and calm, the boutique property is tucked amidst landscaped gardens in the eastern outskirts of Mandalay, Myanmar, a short 15 minutes away from the city centre.

Savoy Hotel

Yangon, Superior

The Savoy is a lovely classic colonial property dating back to the 1930s, with thirty spacious and elegant guest rooms and suites, many overlooking the compact but pleasant swimming pool. The hotel is conveniently located in central Yangon within walking distance of People's Park and the Shwedagon Pagoda. For the less energetic the Shwedagon provides a spectacular backdrop for the excellent Kipling Restaurant, breathtaking in the evening when floodlit.

Thazin Garden

Bagan, Moderate

Located on the edge of New Bagan Town, the Thazin Garden is a great value resort-style property set in spacious grounds and boasting its own ancient pagoda. The property has a choice of villa-style accommodation overlooking the gardens, or pagoda-view rooms in the new annex building. In either option rooms have a pleasant local feel, with comfortable furnishings and a small outdoor seating area to absorb the atmosphere. The resort's pool, shaded by bougainvillea, provides a welcome spot to relax and cool down after a day of exploring.

The Strand

Yangon, Superior

The Strand is a Yangon icon, the grand dame of colonial hotels close to the British Embassy and Yangon River.

Built in 1901 the hotel has hosted dignitaries and celebrities for many decades. The great high-ceilinged guest suites are decorated in original colonial style, bringing an elegance and refinement to any stay in Yangon. The delightful restaurant and café are open throughout the day, with the celebrated Strand High Tea a lovely option for residents and visitors alike.

ViewPoint Lodge

Inle Lake, Superior

Located in the heart of Nyaung Shwe, the main town at the northern end of Inle Lake, the ViewPoint Lodge is a charming property with a strong eco-friendly ethos, and a great choice for those who prefer to be surrounded by a little more life in the evenings. The thirty modern, spacious and smartly-furnished villas are constructed on stilts over a small lake, accessed by wooden walkways. The hotel restaurant is well-regarded, with the Shan taster menu particularly worth a try.

Villa Inle Resort & Spa

Inle Lake, Superior

The delightful Villa Inle Resort is perhaps our favourite option on beautiful Lake Inle. Service is welcoming and attentive from the moment of arrival by long-tail boat, guided in by traditional leg-rowing oarsman. The individual villas are light and furnished in an elegant, contemporary style. Lakefront villas are particularly special, with spacious private verandas providing the perfect spot from which to relax as the sun sets over the lake.

Belmond Governor's Residence

Yangon, Deluxe

The Belmond (formerly Orient Express)-operated Governor's Residence provides a delightfully shady retreat from the heat and throng of Yangon city life. As the name implies the property was once a colonial residence, and retains a charm and character that sets it apart from the other hotels in town. The main residence building, which houses the restaurant and bar, is accessed on a walkway over a lily pond, adjacent to the swimming pool. The spacious and elegant guest rooms are located beyond in a thoughtfully designed annex, overlooking the gardens. The quiet and leafy Diplomatic Quarter in which Governor's is located is not far from the Shwedagon, and within a short drive of all the city's main attractions.

Hotel Amazing Nyaung Shwe

Inle Lake, Moderate

Located in the heart of Nyaung Shwe, the main town at the northern end of Inle Lake, the Amazing Nyaung Shwe provides a great value base from which to explore the area. With only twelve clean and comfortable rooms, and a pleasant restaurant, the hotel is a perfect option for those who prefer to be surrounded by a little more life in the evenings.

Han Thar Gardens

Bago, Moderate

Han Thar Gardens is a colonial-style boutique hotel in the countryside outside the historic town of Bago.

Anybody who says Burmese food isn't delicious hasn't stayed at Han Thar Gardens. The service is impeccable, the staff extremely friendly, and the restaurant meals – cooked with produce from the hotel garden, no less – are fantastic. The hotel owner, Mimi, will pull out every stop to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible and give you recommendations for your time in Bago.

Though it's conveniently located for Bago, Han Thar Gardens lives up to its name in its lovely, leafy, rural setting. There is a garden area overlooking the surrounding fields in which to relax with a nice cold drink, the guest rooms are all beautifully decorated and comfortable, and there is complimentary wifi available. This is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and appreciate the Burmese countryside.

Shwe Ingyinn

Mandalay, Moderate

Set in the heart of downtown Mandalay this budget hotel provides a well located base for visitors. The rooms are spacious and light with large windows overlooking the city. Simply decorated, and unfussy. All rooms come with AC and en-suite rooms as standard. The hotel is within walking distance of the central train station and a number of local restaurants. This is a great choice for those looking for a good value, well placed hotel in Mandalay.

Sule Shangri-La

Yangon, Superior

The recently renovated Sule Shangri-La (formerly known as the Trader's Hotel) provides an excellent standard of accommodation in one of Yangon's most central and convenient locations, close to the Sule Pagoda and Scott Market. Rooms are comfortable and thoughtfully furnished, and other facilities include a pleasant outdoor pool, spa and a couple of good restaurants. The Sunday brunch is a particular favourite with the Yangon expat community!

Bagan King Hotel

Mandalay, Moderate

This delightful boutique hotel is a great choice for your stay in Mandalay.

Situated a short walk from the Royal Palace and some of InsideBurma's favourite restaurants, this hotel is well located and a welcome oasis in the middle of the city. The hotel is situated on the corner of two roads and rooms are bright and airy, offering interesting views of city life. The hotel takes inspiration from the ancient temples of Bagan, with beautiful exposed brickwork in the ensuite bathrooms, large mirrors, and dark wood furniture. Rooms have TV's with English channels and Air conditioning is standard throughout the hotel. The reception is full of statues, gold, brick and terracotta vases, mimicking the stunning views of the temples on the Bagan plains. The top floor restaurant offers a mix of either a la carte or buffet breakfast depending on availability and it is a fantastic choice for dinner with great views over the city.

Taw Win Garden Hotel

Yangon, Moderate

This interesting accommodation choice in Yangon has a suprise around every corner. Situated above a shopping mall in the downtown area, the seemingly endless corridors lead to smartly decorated rooms, multiple restaurant choices and a small spa. All rooms have a small balcony, compliemtary wifi and air conditioning and there is an atrium on every level containing a quirky and kitsch artificial garden, lit with purple lighting. Head up to the top floor for a real garden experience. The famous Shwedagon Pagoda can be seen from certain points throughout the hotel. If you don't want to eat in your hotel in the evening, the mall has some great food choices just an elevator ride away!

Mandalay Hill Resort

Mandalay, Superior

Set at the foot of the legendary Mandalay Hill and facing the majestic Royal Palace, the Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel is a stylish base from which to explore the city. The hotel has a large swimming pool, a spa and a number of restaurants and bars to choose from as well as an ATM machine in the reception for your convenience. Rooms are bright and airy and the higher floors offer wonderful views across the city. This hotel is popular for families and couples alike and makes a great choice for travellers looking for a comfortable stay here in Mandalay.

Pristine Lotus Spa Resort Inle

Inle Lake, Superior

Hidden amongst the trees on a hillside on the western shore of Inle Lake, the Pristine Lotus is a smart and well-designed resort, offering first-class service and accommodation. Hillside villas are spacious and comfortable, spread thoughtfully through the leafy and well-maintained grounds. Facilities include an excellent value spa, outdoor naturally-heated jacuzzi and a pleasant restaurant. Although the lake itself is not visible from the resort, it is accessed by boat through one of the many creeks that pass through the floating farms that cover the shallows around lake shore.

Bagan Thande Hotel

Bagan, Moderate

The Bagan Thande Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding pagodas and temples .

The hotel is located just behind the Archaeological Muesum. The rooms are simple and spacious and the swimming pool and garden area provide a great space for relaxing. It is a pleasant 20 minute walk or horsecart ride to a restaurant filled junction, in the evening you will see the temples lit up, glowing in the pitch black of the late evening.

Bawga Theiddi Hotel

Bagan, Moderate

Situated in New Bagan, the Bagan Theiddi Hotel is situated a short drive away from some of the key attractions and temples of Old Bagan.

Taking inspiration from the surrounding landscape, the hotel is crisp and clean with sandstone features and local handicrafts dotting the building. The restaurant has a good range of food and has the option of outdoor seating in the high season. The hotel has bike rental available, as well as shuttle services into Old Bagan if you would prefer not to use pedal power! There is also a lovely outdoor pool available for a refreshing break after a day exploring.

Best Western Green Hill

Yangon, Moderate

The Best Western Green Hill is a wonderfully located hotel in the middle of bustling Yangon

The rooms are clean and bright and the friendly staff will welcome you both at the reception and in the restaurant, which offers a range of international meals. All rooms have air conditioning as well as a TV and the ensuite bathrooms are all equipped with a bath.

Hpa An Lodge

Hpa An, Superior

Situated in southern Burma's green highlands in the shadows of the limestone peaks

The newly opened hotel features beautiful wooden cottages and scenic views within well cared for gardens, making it comfortable the best choice in this town with little to offer the accommodation scene. Rooms are simply furnished with dark wood floors and white linen and the property also boasts a small pool, as well as wonderful service from the young staff. The onsite restaurant offers a range of meals and cocktails and, as the hotel is outside the town itself, is not only a sensible but also an enjoyable dinner choice.

Mawlemyine Strand Hotel

Mawlamyine, Moderate

Part of the Aureum group which operates hotels across Myanmar, the Mawlemyine Strand is modern construction overlooking the Thanlyin River at the northern tip of the Strand Road, the erstwhile colonial riverside promenade. Rooms are simple and somewhat lacking in character but are clean and acceptable in a city with little choice for foreign visitors, and the hotel is well-located for strolling through the streets of Mawlemyine soaking up the atmosphere of this once-prosperous city.

Sanctum Inle Resort

Inle Lake, Deluxe

Recently opened in May 2015, Sanctum Inle Resort has been finished to a high standard.

This lakeside property takes inspiration from not only the surrounding countryside but also the quiet, peaceful feel of a monastery thanks to the influence of its French architect. The rooms are spacious and finished with teak floors and furniture with the furnishings adding a splash of colour - a real space for relaxation after a day out on the lake. The hotel has a small spa as well as a restaurant serving both local and western dishes and a bar, both with outdoor seating.

The Loft Hotel

Yangon, Superior

Situated a 2 minute walk from the central railway station and Bogyoke Market, the Loft Hotel is a modern boutique property and a sanctuary from the busy city surrounding it. The small 32 room hotel has a small western restaurant and is also within walking distance of several good options. Rooms are furnished in a modern design with exposed brickwork, dark walls, large photographs and waterfall showers in the bathrooms.

Areindmar Hotel

Bagan, Superior

The recently renovated Areindmar is a delightfully peaceful and shady retreat from which to explore the temples and pagodas of Bagan. Rooms are located in a two-storey building around a spacious central courtyard which boasts a splendid old Tamarind tree. A small swimming pool is set in a leafy spot close to the reception and hotel restaurant, and spa facilities are also available for those in need of relaxation after a day of exploration. The hotel is located on the edge of the small town of New Bagan, where a number of small local restaurants offer a choice of dining options.

Attran Hotel

Mawlemyine, Budget

The riverside Attran Hotel makes a pleasant base from which to explore the city of Mawlemyine. Located at the north end of the colonial Strand road, the hotel has a number of comfortable suite rooms and friendly staff. Facilities are limited in keeping with the nature of a region which sees few international visitors, and guests should be aware that power and hot water may be intermittent.

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